Vehicle Description
1930 Chevrolet Standard Coupe
The Chevrolet Series AD Universal or Chevrolet Universal AD is a
car which began sales in 1930. Available in a variety of body types
including as a 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and a delivery van. Total
production was down due to the Wall Street Crash of 1929 while
864,243 were manufactured and 39,773 came from Oshawa. The 7th
million Chevrolet since 1912 was built May 28, 1930, at Flint
assembly plant. The Series AD was launched as replacement for the
AC, the AD retained the new "stovebolt" overhead valve 194ci inline
6-cylinder from the AC, but with bigger intake valves and smaller
exhaust valves, along with a new manifold, raised power from 46hp
to 50hp. The suspension now included hydraulic shock absorbers and
the fuel gauge was moved from the tank to the dash panel, along
with an angled, non-glare windshield and new instrument gauges with
circular shapes and black faces, smaller 19" wheels using wire
spokes while hickory spoke wheels were now optional.
For consignment, a 60,244 actual mile 1930 Chevrolet Standard coupe
that was the beneficiary of a full restoration back to factory
specs by a previous owner in 1988. With the entire car redone in
mostly original and NOS GM parts, you can't ask for a better
version of the AD Standard, oh wait, you can. How about the AACA
National First award in 1996....1930 never looked so good.
Exterior
Not unlike more expensive rivals, this car is constructed of
hardwood framing all wrapped in steel. Interestingly this would be
the Achilles heel for Chevrolet and this year due to the fact more
Fords than these survived. So, what we have is somewhat rare and
all in very nice condition. The 1930 Series AD's have a graceful
look shared by theirancestors that allowed fine proportions; their
bodies rode on a stronger channel-section frame with four
crossmembers. A chromed tall radiator surround sports a black
honeycomb radiator complete with the Chevrolet logo in the top
center. Chromed headlamps sit on a black tie bar over the twin
barred chrome front bumper. Body by Fisher, this cowled hood with
vertical windscreen is bathed in maroon paint with black roofline,
and running boards. Some slight chips and inclusions are seen but
nothing truly noteworthy. Seen on the running boards are black
rubber inserts for entrance and exit traction. This nicely curved
version also has a trunk on back which is flanked by taillights
that are mounted on stalks. The trunk is not for traditionalstorage
as when opened provides access to the black vinyl rumble seat,the
perfect place for mymother-in-law. Burgundy wheels in 19-inch
format are wrapped in like new blackwallrubber on all 4 corners and
the single spare mounted out back.
Interior
A swing of either of the 2 doors and we can see the quality of the
restoration and attention to detail did not stop with just the
body. Tan mohair in tufted and buttonedform now covers the
reconditioned seat frame. A beautifully restored wooden rimmed
steering wheel fronts the near perfect dash that presents in maroon
and black. Factory original and restored gauges line the dash along
with various knobs and pulls. A correct black rubber front mat
covers the floors and looks just dandy.
Drivetrain
Under the cowls is a 194ci OHV straight 6-cylinder engine in
restored condition. It is topped with a 1bbl and makes 50hp. Both
the OHV design and the horsepower rating were both ahead of Ford in
both technology and horsepower. A 3-speed manual transmission is on
back and a rear axle weighing in at a 3.82 ratio brings up the
tail. All restored and looking tops!
Undercarriage
Solid and well restored here. Black painted framing and wooden
floors show with almost no faults. The only rust worth noting is
simply surface rust on some of theuntreated hardware. 11-inch
mechanical drum brakes are on all 4 corners, and leaf springs are
all here too. A single exhaust system takes spent fossils to the
rear of the car and shows in good condition.
Drive-Ability
A turn of the key and press of the foot starter and this AD sprang
to life. All functions were working swimmingly during our drive and
as the norm for mechanical brakes well planned stopping is
required. We did run into a snag while behind the wheel. The fuel
system, while containing fresh fuel has some contaminants within
and causes the engine to starve. This one of our few test drives
that had to return to our Hallowed Halls on the hook.
A nicely restored example of a not oft seen car. No stone was left
unturned, and the quality of this build shows it. With some light
tinkeringit will be ready to be driven on tours or to shows this
car is ready for you to enjoy. But first you have to drive and
visit the Classic Auto Mall so you can sink into the soft mohair
and see this beauty in person.
21A58921
21-Janesville, WI Assy Plant
A-Missing Digit, Should Be AD Signifying A 1931 Universal
58921-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
JOB 30557-Standard Coupe
J7217-Janesville Body #
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
